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Olympic legacies 2.0

Olympic legacies 2.0

Budget shortfalls (such as the one Whistler is now grappling with) are not so much a matter of insufficiency of tax dollars, as of distribution of those tax dollars. And that distribution reflects our values as a society.
Government knuckles on metering

Government knuckles on metering

A few weeks ago I wrote a column suggesting that the Conservative Party had lost their biggest asset, which is the ability to make good decisions based on public opinion.
One year later...

One year later...

"The only way to overcome is to hang in.
Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

Thrash or Hunt - will the real Johnny please stand up?

"What seems to be absurdity and is not is better than the ignorance of the men who think it is absurd." Sufi poet Attar of Nishapur "Hey," the familiar voice came scuffling over the telephone. "If I lose you, it's because my battery is down.
Remember Houssian's contribution to community

Remember Houssian's contribution to community

I am outraged at the treatment, without proof, of Joey Houssian regarding the slaughter of the huskies. I had the privilege of meeting Mr. Houssian some years ago.
Learning through play - Delores Los

Learning through play - Delores Los

"You don't 'control' kids. You engage them. When children are engaged in an activity - really engaged - they don't get in trouble." Pemberton über-teacher Delores Los It was the fall of 1972.
Sony's next big thing

Sony's next big thing

Last week Sony finally presented the Playstation Portable 2, better known as the NGP for Next Generation Portable.
More questions than answers in dog deaths

More questions than answers in dog deaths

It has been a gut-wrenching week for Whistler. With one of the community's greatest achievements, the 2010 Games, being linked to the alleged killing of 100 sled dogs no one has been left untouched.
Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight

Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight

Centre for Sustainability wants to set record straight Bob Calladine, in his letter to the editor in both the Pique and the Question asks for someone to offer some further insight to the comments he made.
The tech paradox

The tech paradox

We all love technology; the gadgets and geegaws, the jaw-dropping resolutions on our TVs and computer screens, the push-button ease of a website or app, and the fact that most of us are now carrying a mini computer in our pockets that makes calls, ta